How does a duplex get valued at half the price of a single-family home? Could this have something to do with a flood of wealthy vacation rental investors snapping up single-family homes?…
More States Extend Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers
Just a handful of U.S. stater have chosen not to guarantee at least a year of health care for women during that critical period after pregnancy…
HMPRESENTLY: What’s the Differences?
When I was in school, I recall kids with differences being the victims of abuse, because of how they looked, or acted…
Citizen Input Wanted on ‘South Pagosa Park’ Proposals
The Town is considering an expansion to the existing Seeds of Learning center, along with a proposed new roofed structure over an enlarged ice-skating rink…
Small Business Administration Providing Support for Asian-American Businesses
One way the SBA is supporting our nation’s AANHPI entrepreneurs is through its flagship loan guarantee programs…
EDITORIAL: Opportunities to Work Together, on Problems… Part One
Cost of the pipeline would be maybe $4.5 million. Or so we were told…
U.S. House Passes Debt Limit Bill
The U.S. House took a broadly bipartisan vote Wednesday night on the debt limit package, sending it to the U.S. Senate…
Free Nights of Theatre for Local Teens Begin Tonight at PSCA
For teens this summer, Thingamajig is offering Free Nights of Theatre starting with the final dress rehearsal for ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’…
READY, FIRE, AIM: What They Forgot to Teach Me in College
Just for the fun of it, let’s consider what would happen if I defaulted on my student loans…
Biden Administration Announces $161 Million for Landscape Restoration
The Department of the Interior announced plans, this week, to infuse $161 million into ecosystem restoration and resilience on the nation’s public lands…
LIBRARY NEWS: Forest Service Presenting ‘Camp Out Read Out’ Event
Join Rangers from the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest to kick off the 2023 Summer Reading Program…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Free Rides for Seniors on Mountain Express Transit
Older adults can ride the MET Pagosa Springs route for free Monday – Friday…
EDITORIAL: A Few More Thoughts About Protesting Property Valuations, Part One
For example, I learned that the Assessor offers a helpful link in the left-hand column of her web page, called “2023 Reappraisal Comparable Sales”…
EDITORIAL: Schools of Choice, and the Cost Thereof, Part Five
It would be interesting to know how ASD is evaluating the possible benefits — and possible harms — from having police in the school buildings…
OPINION: Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver
Leading the opposition to SB 213 was neither a gutsy grassroots crusade, nor a billionaire political player…
Increasing Number of Older Americans Facing Homelessness
The role of emergency housing is crucial in preventing the spiraling of further economic and health hardship that can impact someone if they become homeless…
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Nervously Eyes Debt Limit Deal
“We’ll certainly be keeping an eye on the situation and would likely ramp up logistical discussions in the event of a prolonged federal shutdown…”
HMPRESENTLY: Ellipsis Journalism
“We try to go with someone who is familiar,” noted the official…
OPINION: Considering the ‘Commons’ in an Ecological Civilization
David made clear that he applies the terms “commons” and “communing” only to human systems. Non-human systems are far more complex…